Minerva, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Minerva: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Minerva and Carroll County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Carroll County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 159 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Carroll County compares with Ohio
Carroll County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Carroll County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Carroll County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.2 | 50.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.9% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.8% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.0% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Carroll County sits below Ohio on injuries per crash. It runs above Ohio on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Carroll County: 8.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Ohio: 3.1).
Overview
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Carroll County. They injured 68 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Minerva since 2015; patterns below come from Carroll County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 11.9% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 42.3% across Ohio.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
8.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.8% across Ohio.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Minerva since 2015: SR-43 (3), SR-9 (3), CR-18 Aurora Rd. (1), SR-171 (1) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 4.4%, compared with 2.5% in Ohio.
Route planning tips for Minerva fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.9% of truck crashes here, more than Ohio; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Carroll County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| CR-18 Aurora Rd. | 1 |
| SR-171 | 1 |
| US-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Carroll County) |
|---|---|
| SR-43 | 27 |
| SR-39 | 18 |
| SR-9 | 18 |
| SR-183 | 13 |
| SR-332 | 9 |
| SR-171 | 8 |
| SR-164 | 4 |
| Canton Nw Rd | 3 |
Minerva at a glance
| Population | 3,691 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,690 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 44657) | $62,941 |
| Median home value (ZIP 44657) | $161,790 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Carroll County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 11 | -78% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +51% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | -23% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Minerva
How common are truck crashes in Minerva?
159 truck crashes have been reported in Carroll County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 68 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Minerva?
Truck crashes in Carroll County peak in November, with 11.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Minerva?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Carroll County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Minerva compare with Ohio?
Per 100,000 residents, Carroll County has 50.2 truck crashes a year; Ohio has 50.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Minerva?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.